What Is An Impacted Tooth? Symptoms & Causes

What Is An Impacted Tooth? Symptoms & Causes

Key Takeaways An impacted tooth is a tooth that fails to fully erupt through the gums, often getting trapped under gum tissue, bone, or against another tooth. Many people don’t realize they have one until it appears on a dental X-ray. Common symptoms include...
Pain in Gums: Why Your Gums Hurt in One Spot

Pain in Gums: Why Your Gums Hurt in One Spot

Pain in gums is often a warning sign of a specific, underlying dental or periodontal issue. So what can you do when your gums are hurting in one spot? The key to treating your localized gum pain is understanding why your gums are hurting.  In this guide, we’ll cover...